I walked by a Bulk Barn store and rremembered reading this so decided to go in (for the first time ever). Wow they have everything (good and bad). I found chia seeds and picked up a scoop worth, my first use included 3 tbsps in a smoothie which I didn't drink instantly so it was like jello on the bottom and I was so full afterwards. I know just use just 1 tbsp and am always extremely full after drinking a smoothie :)

Will be going back to the Bulk Barn but stearing clear of the Reese Peanut Butter Stix aisle.

I walked by a Bulk Barn store and remembered reading your post Kendilynn so decided to go in (for the first time ever). Wow they have everything (good and bad). I found chia seeds and picked up a scoop worth, my first use included 3 tbsps in a smoothie which I didn't drink instantly so it was like jello on the bottom and I was so full afterwards. I now just use just 1 tbsp and am always extremely full after drinking a smoothie :)

Will be going back to the Bulk Barn but stearing clear of the Reese Peanut Butter Stix aisle.

Thank you Scubatelly for the tip to use the tracker, I hadn't thought of using it. I've since used it to look up other things as well, it is so helpful to have access to this database. Thank you also for mentioning the hemp hearts, I love them and now have them daily :)

Thank you JCOW84 for your feedback. I looked into the nutritional qualities and learned flax has more omega 3's and chia has more fiber. The recommended serving size for each appears to be 3 tbsp, I like that you were incorporating 1 tbsp of each instead of the full serving of each which I've started doing as well. Thanks for this tip.

I use a pinch of flax in my smoothies. But I add a tsp of chia seeds with my greek yogurt and granola mix. Or I sometimes use a pinch of chia mixed with peanut butter to dip my apple slices in. From what I can remember, chia has slightly more protein, fiber and omega's than flax. But not a huge difference.

I use chia in my smoothies and flax in my oatmeal and baking/cooking. They're both good, but not necessarily interchangeable. If you can find them in a small container, or better yet, the bulk bins, try a little. I know it's daunting to buy great big bag without knowing what to do with them.

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